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Blockchains
Layer 2 Starknet Recovers After Four-Hour Outage
A recent "Grinta" upgrade may be linked to the latest outages on Starknet, an Ethereum Layer 2 network that went offline for more than four hours.

Markets
Crypto Markets Gain on Regulatory Clarity and Fed Optimism
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins rise following the SEC and CFTC sharing a statement on spot crypto trading.

TradFi & Fintech
Novogratz’s Galaxy Debuts Its Tokenized GLXY Shares on Solana
Galaxy is partnering with Superstate to tokenize its SEC-registered equity directly, in an apparent first.

DeFi
Ondo Finance Launches Tokenized US Stocks on Ethereum
Qualified investors outside the U.S. can now trade tokenized U.S. equities on the Ethereum blockchain, with plans to expand support for BNB Chain and Solana.

DeFi
Trust Wallet Leverages Ondo to Offer Tokenized Stocks and ETFs
The non-custodial wallet provider is stepping into the real-world asset space with tokenized securities.

Blockchains
Arbitrum Launches ‘Season One’ of $40 Million DeFi Incentive Program
The DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program (DRIP) aims to accelerate innovation and liquidity on Arbitrum.

Blockchains
Bitcoin Gets Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts with BRC-2.0 Upgrade
A new upgrade introduces programmability to Bitcoin-based tokens, opening the gates for DeFi and NFTs.

NFTs & Web3
Pudgy Penguins' New Mobile Game Tops App Store Charts
The NFT company continues to gain popularity with a mainstream audience.

Podcast
The Future of Finance is Tokenized: Ondo’s Vision for RWAs
Ondo Finance is at the forefront of the real-world asset (RWA) revolution, bringing traditional financial products like U.S. treasuries, stocks, and ETFs onto blockchain rails. In this episode of the Defiant Podcast, Ian De Bode, Chief Strategy Officer at Ondo Finance, dives into democratizing access to financial markets for a global audience. By tokenizing assets, Ondo enables 24/7 mobility, seamless DeFi integration, and enhanced investor protections, all while addressing the inefficiencies of traditional finance.

Blockchains
Sonic Passes $150 Million Proposal to Issue Tokens for DAT and ETF
The Layer 1 blockchain is the latest to abandon its pursuit of decentralization and cozy up to U.S traditional finance.





